Medford businesses to benefit from workforce training grant

MEDFORD (WAOW) -- The $54,668 Workforce Advancement Training Grant through Northcentral Technical College will be used to train manufacturers in the Medford area.

Gov. Doyle presented the grant while in Medford, Tuesday.

"It is because of institutions like Northcentral Technical College that our worker training program is achieving this level of success," says Gov Doyle. "In order to compete in the global economy, it's imperative we continue to train highly skilled workers ready to do the jobs of tomorrow."

Workers from Kraft Pizza Company, Weather Shield Windows and Doors and Hurd Windows and Doors will receive training to improve their skills.